Joseph (Joe) Raymond Rork, Jr. was born in Memphis, Tennessee on December 3, 1955. He entered his heavenly home on February 19, 2013 in Heber Springs, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Rork, his mother Flora Walker Rork, and his sister. He is survived by his wife, Beth Rork, his daughter Kristin (Paul) Kowalczk, Also he leaves two sisters, sister in laws, brother in law, several nieces and nephews, and many friends.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 11:00 Am in the First United Methodist Church in Heber Springs. Memorials may be made to the Breakin Bread Soup Kitchen Fund, c/o Heber Springs First United Methodist Church or the Juvenile Diabetes Association.